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Aerotek
Construction Laborer & Heavy Equipment Operator
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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$46,137 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring Construction Laborers and Equipment Operators for stable and growing construction company! Apply for this exciting opportunity today!
Job Description:
We are seeking skilled construction laborers to assist with large-scale construction projects. Candidates should be versatile and open to learning new skills, with the ability to transfer from one task to another as needed. This role involves working on foundation work, piping, and paving labor, trenching, and laying pipe for storm and sewer systems. Responsibilities Operate construction equipment such as tampers and rollers. Use hand tools and perform tasks involving measurements and grading. Mix concrete and cut pipe. Install pipe and work with various construction materials. Support bridge and related structural heavy civil and highway construction projects. Transfer between tasks as the situation requires, including trenching and laying pipe for storm and sewer systems. Essential Skills Reliable transportation to travel to various local sites. At least 1 year of experience in construction, pipe installation, paving, or trenching. Civil and/or road construction preferred. Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed. Ability to meet physical requirements, including movement and lifting, relevant to the job. Specific vision requirements include distance, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Why Work Here? Join a reputable civil construction, building, and site development company with stable work opportunities. Benefit from great pay rates, advancement opportunities, and 100% medical benefits offered upon permanent employment.Work Environment:
Work on projects involving site development, construction preparation, trenching, drainage, grading, paving, and concrete foundation work. Be prepared to work outside in various weather conditions, as there are no days off for inclement weather unless specified on the job. Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles, with a usually moderate noise level. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pottstown, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pottstown,PA.